Entertainment

Top 5 most prominent people in Nigeria’s show/club promoters

Ihesiulo Grace 16 January 2023 0

Every industry has its share of all-knowing, all-capable individuals who, at the drop of a hat, can turn the tide and alter the course of events. These are the top 5 most prominent people in Nigeria’s show/club promoters Paul O Paul Okoye, also known as Paulo Okoye or Paul O, is a

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R&D Roundtable: NCDMB gets huge backing from industry operators

Ihesiulo Grace 24 October 2022 0

By Chukwuemeke Iwelunmo Research and development efforts in the Nigerian oil and gas industry have been given a huge boost as key operators under the aegis of the Petroleum Contractors Trade Section (PCTS) have offered to provide an array of support that would facilitate demand-driven and sustainable R&D solutions for the industry. Chairman of PCTS, […]

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How Chvker Jewelry Jewelry Caters To the Needs of Every Gen Z Fashionista

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2021 0

There’s a raging revolution in the jewelry industry, and chvker jewelry is smack in the middle of it. Chvker jewelry is a young brand that is taking the digital world by storm. Jewelry is not only a fashion statement but an expression of yourself and your personal style. Chvker jewelry caters to the needs of […]

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Promote with confidence and see the difference with Model House LA

Ihesiulo Grace 10 February 2021 0

Influencer marketing is evolving more drastically compared to other forms of marketing; with more creators entering the industry, a large follower base is not enough to guarantee engagement. According to Model House LA, a leading influencer company with over 500 million influencers, it is important to leverage the influence of the right people in order […]

Business

Adebayo urges France to exploit investment opportunities in Nigeria’s non-oil sectors

Ihesiulo Grace 26 January 2021 0

JOY OBAKEYE Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Adeniyi Adebayo, has urged French companies to leverage on Nigeria’s investment opportunities in agro-allied industries, the mining sector, information technology, transportation, energy, among others. The Minister who made this known during a recent working visit of the French Ambassador to Nigeria, Jarome

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Addison Hellum Elaborates on the Effects of Streaming to the Music Industry

Ihesiulo Grace 11 January 2021 0

Streaming has fast become the new norm in terms of music consumption for a lot of listeners. In recent years, as apps and platforms, such as Apple Music and Spotify, have grown in users, changing the way people consume music and industry insiders such as Addison Hellum are moving to take advantage of the shift. […]

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CONVID 19: Sokoto govt. cancels 2020 Trade Fair inauguration

Ihesiulo Grace 18 March 2020 0

Sokoto State Government has cancelled public inauguration of 2020 International Trade Fair organised by the Sokoto Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines and Agriculture (SOCCIMA). The Commissioner for Commerce and Industry, Alhaji Bashir Gidado, announced this at the venue on Wednesday in Sokoto. Stallion Group host first ever rice cooking competition The Deputy Governor,

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Creative industry will be the next oil of Nigeria – Lai Mohammed

Ihesiulo Grace 26 February 2020 0

Abuja – The Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, says tourism will be the next oil industry in the country in terms of revenue generation among other benefits. The minister said this during a working visit to the Director General, Nigeria Tourism Development Corporation, Mr Folorunsho Coker, in Abuja. He said that […]

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Fayemi urges FG to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ to revive textile industry

Ihesiulo Grace 22 December 2019 0

4m Nigerians benefited from Social Investment Programme– Minister says Lagos – The First Lady of Ekiti State, Mrs Bisi Fayemi, has urged the Federal Government to ban imported ‘Aso-Oke’ fabric and revive the nation’s textile industry to boost sustainable economic growth. Fayemi made the call during the 2019 Africa Fashion Week Nigeria (AFWN) on Saturday […]

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Economy: Osinbajo, trade ministers to speak at CICAN’s conference

Ihesiulo Grace 21 October 2019 0

Nigeria’s Vice President, Professor Yemi Osinbajo, will present the keynote address in this year’s Annual Conference of the Commerce and Industry Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CICAN), aimed at repositioning Nigerian economy for better performance. This was contained in a statement signed by Chairman of CICAN Abuja chapter, Mr. Frederick Idehai, in a

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PEBEC: FG emphasises need for partnerships, collaborations towards economic growth

Ihesiulo Grace 3 May 2019

Motolani Oseni As Presidential Enabling Business Environment Council (PEBEC) completed the fourth National Action Plan (NAP 4.0), Minister for Industry, Trade and Investment/Vice-Chair of PEBEC, Dr Okechukwu Enelamah, has emphasised the continued need for partnerships and collaborations towards economic growth, transformation and an overall improved business climate. The

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ACCI optimistic on display of innovative skills at iCreate Festival

Ihesiulo Grace 4 June 2018 0

President of the Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), Prince Adetokunbo Kayode (SAN) has said the Chamber is looking forward for ideas that will solve emerging challenges in the society especially as they concern Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Speaking exclusively to Chamber Telegraph in his office, ACCI President stated that the annual youth

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FG reiterates commitment to economic diversification

Ihesiulo Grace 1 June 2018 0

The commitment of the Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment to initiate policies that would contribute to the diversification of the economy has again been reiterated. The Director, Industry Development Department (IDD) Mr. Kunle Olorode, stressed that the significant role Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) play as the engine of economic growth and […]

Entertainment Features

How late actress, Aishat Abimbola died in Canada

Ihesiulo Grace 17 May 2018 0

…To be buried in Canada Barely a day to the one year remembrance of the death of Nollywood actress, Moji Olaiya, another tragedy befell Nigerian film industry on Wednesday when the industry lost one of its very own, Aishat Yetunde Abimbola Musa, a.k.a Omoge Campus, who reportedly died in far away Canada, bringing back the […]

Agriculture

IoD fellow charges members on agric, unemployment

Ihesiulo Grace 8 March 2018 0

Directors and heads of organisations have been urged to leverage on prospects the agriculture sector brings with its potential for creating wealth to grow the economy , as well as tackle the growing unemployment in the country. A fellow of the Institute of Directors and Chairman, Best Food Group, Emmanuel Ijewere, insisted that 75 per […]

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We shall prioritize staff welfare – Perm Sec

Ihesiulo Grace 1 March 2018 0

The Permanent Secretary of Federal Ministry of Industry, Trade and Investment, Mr. Edet Akpan has stated that the Ministry will prioritize settlement of all outstanding allowances of staff including repatriations, death benefits and others despite paucity of funds. This was contained in a statement signed by Josephine Ademu, Head, Press Unit of the Ministry on […]

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CEO of the Year- Nnamdi Okonkwo: The banking wizard at Fidelity Bank

Ihesiulo Grace 3 January 2018 0

When the history of Nigeria’s highly competitive banking industry is written, one bank whose place in history cannot be glossed over is Fidelity Bank Plc. The entry of Fidelity as it is popularly called by its numerous customers both in Nigeria and elsewhere across the world, though gradual, has grown like the oak tree, stamping […]

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NIMASA to release industry forecast next year – Peterside

Ihesiulo Grace 27 December 2017 0

As part of the initiative to reposition the maritime sector for greater efficiency in line with International best practices, the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) will release the empirical forecast that will determine the outlook of the industry in Nigeria by the first quarter of 2018. The Director General of NIMASA Dr. Dakuku […]

Brands and Marketing

How co-opetition, advocacy ‘ll drive industry, business in 2018 – Expert

Ihesiulo Grace 21 December 2017 0

An expert, Dr. Biodun Adedipe has said that business affiliation as a method of remaining relevant in the competitive business. “Affiliations are good as the era we are now in business is ‘co-opetition’, an era of collaboration where businesses come together to achieve a goal. He however warned that in affiliation, local business must be […]

Abuja Times

Multiple taxation, challenge to business owners in FCT- ACCI

Ihesiulo Grace 13 December 2017 0

The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) says multiple taxation by the management of the Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA) is a major challenge for business owners in the territory. Mr. Tony Ejinkeoye, president, ACCI said this on Thursday in Abuja while delivering a lecture at the second Annual Lecture of Just Friends Club […]